Liga MX Gameweek 8, Clausura
Atletico San Luis 0 - 1 FT Puebla
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ E. Navarro ↑L. Rey 27'
Kevin Velasco 30'
45'+1 Julio César Domínguez
HT
Alonso Ramirez 49'
56' ↓ S. Munoz ↑S. Perez
↓ E. Gomez ↑C. Baltazar 68'
↓ A. Organista ↑E. Lozano 68'
69' ↓ O. Macias ↑R. Meraz
76' ↓ J. Medina ↑B. Galdames
76' ↓ Lucas Esteves ↑L. Flores
76' ↓ M. Garcia ↑R. Torres
77' Juanpe
↓ K. Velasco ↑B. Garnica 81'
Luis Gabriel Rey 84'
E. Lozano (B. Garnica) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico San Luis
Goalkeepers
Andrés Sánchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Miguel García
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Benjamín Galindo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Juanpe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio César Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Esteves
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jesús Medina
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Óscar Macías
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Sébastien Salles-Lamonge 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
66
Passes
9
Duels
Forwards
João Pedro Galvão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Gibrán Lajud 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aldo Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Román Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Galdames
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Meraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián Pérez Bouquet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fidel Barajas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderson Duarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puebla
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Gutiérrez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Iker Moreno
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Eduardo Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
27
Entry
Juan Pablo Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Monárrez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Alonso Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Velasco 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Nicolás Díaz
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alejandro Organista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Edgar Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Emiliano Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Jesús Rodríguez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jose Pachuca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulises Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángelo Araos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Baltazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brayan Garnica 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
9
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Miguel Ramírez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Esteban Lozano 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
P. Gamarra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 | Puebla | 0 - 2 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 01/18/2025 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 11/02/2024 | Atletico San Luis | 2 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 03/02/2024 | Atletico San Luis | 4 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
| 08/19/2023 | Puebla | 1 - 2 | Atletico San Luis | Liga MX | Estadio Cuauhtémoc |
| 02/03/2023 | Atletico San Luis | 2 - 0 | Puebla | Liga MX | Estadio Alfonso Lastras Ramírez |
08/16/2025
01/18/2025
11/02/2024
03/02/2024
08/19/2023
02/03/2023
Atletico San Luis Win
Puebla Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atletico San Luis
Puebla
Atletico San Luis
Puebla
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Bench Brilliance Steals the Show for Puebla
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A cagey bottom-half battle exploded into life at the death as Puebla’s substitutes combined to execute the perfect late smash-and-grab.
Early Stalemate
When Atletico San Luis welcomed Puebla to the Estadio Alfonso Lastras, the high Stakes of a genuine six-pointer were immediately apparent. Both sides hovered dangerously near the bottom of the table, turning the opening exchanges into a tense, tactical chess match. The hosts controlled possession comfortably, edging up to 57%, yet their sterile passing networks struggled to penetrate a resolute visiting backline. Puebla’s defensive unit, anchored superbly by Juan Pablo Vargas, absorbed the pressure without breaking a sweat. Despite dominating the ball, San Luis could only muster two shots on target throughout the entire contest, leaving the home faithful deeply frustrated by the glaring lack of cutting edge in the final third.
Tactical Shifts
As the second half progressed, the Balance of power began to shift subtly toward the visitors. Puebla might have seen less of the ball, but they looked significantly more threatening when they broke forward, ultimately generating 11 total shots. The midfield battle was fiercely contested, with Nicolás Díaz putting in a masterful shift to disrupt San Luis's rhythm and launch rapid counter-attacks. Sensing an opportunity to snatch all three points, Puebla's manager rolled the dice. E. Lozano was introduced in the 68th minute, followed shortly by B. Garnica in the 81st. These critical substitutions injected immediate pace and directness into a match that had previously been starved of any real attacking quality.
The Final Blow
The bold tactical changes paid off spectacularly in the 90th minute, delivering a high Upset Factor right at the death. Just as the hosts looked resigned to a goalless draw, Garnica found space and delivered a precision assist for Lozano, who buried the chance to silence the Estadio Alfonso Lastras. This late winner sent the match's Intensity metrics through the roof and secured a vital 1-0 away victory. The smash-and-grab raid completely flipped the narrative, allowing Puebla to leapfrog their opponents in the Liga MX standings. For San Luis, it is a bitter pill to swallow, highlighting a desperate need for attacking invention if they are to escape the lingering threat of a lower-table dogfight.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Nicolás Díaz?
Although Nicolás Díaz controlled the midfield, it was actually substitute E. Lozano who provided the dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure the points for Puebla.
How did substitute Nicolás Díaz change the game?
Nicolás Díaz was a standout starter, not a substitute. The true game-changers off the bench were E. Lozano and B. Garnica, who combined for the deciding goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Bottom-Table Scrap at the Alfonso Lastras
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. With both sides languishing near the foot of the Clausura standings, this low-intensity affair is strictly for the die-hards.
The Setup
On February 28, 2026, Estadio Alfonso Lastras hosts a Liga MX encounter that will hardly stop the presses. The Stakes are remarkably low for neutrals, as 15th-placed Atletico San Luis host 14th-placed Puebla. A dismal Form rating underlines the home side's domestic struggles; they have managed just two wins in their last seven home matches and routinely fail to dictate the tempo. However, the Stars on display offer a glimmer of individual quality. The home attack relies almost exclusively on the goalscoring streak of João Pedro Galvão, while the visitors boast impressive shot-stopping heroics from goalkeeper Ricardo Gutierrez. With a high Balance rating, the data confirms this clash is evenly matched—mostly because both units are equally starved of confidence and consistency.
Key Battle
The home side's desperate attacking line squares off against a stubborn visiting goalkeeper. It is a sheer test of offensive patience versus reactive reflexes inside the penalty area.
Our Prediction
A grinding 1-1 draw. Both sides lack the clinical edge to kill the game off, making a scrappy sharing of the points the most likely outcome from a disjointed midfield battle.